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RN-BSN General Education Requirements |
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| Category and Requirements |
WCU Course Requirements |
Transferable / Options |
A1- Written Communication
(3 Semester Credits Minimum)
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Written communication courses cover the use of writing as a means of conveying information. In these courses, students will utilize discussions, papers, essays, research, etc. to examine, analyze, and transmit information in an appropriate academic or professional manner. (Transferable courses will generally have ENG, JRN, or COM prefix)
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Any course that meets the General Education category and requirements. |
A2. Oral Communication
(3 Semester Credits Minimum)
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Oral communication courses cover the use of language and speech as a means of conveying information. In these courses, students will utilize language and speech to disseminate information to audiences as appropriate.
(Transferable courses will generally have SPE, COM, JRN, ENG, or BUS prefix) |
Any equivalent courses that meet the
General Education categorical requirements.
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A3. Critical Thinking
(3 Semester Credits
Minimum)
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Critical thinking courses provide the skills necessary to make complex decisions. In these courses, students will utilize complex thinking, logic, and other skills to analyze decision making processes. (Transferable courses will generally have PHI, LOG, or COM prefixes |
Any equivalent courses that meet the General Education categorical requirements.
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A4. Quantitative Reasoning
(3 Semester Credits Minimum)
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Quantitative reasoning courses provide the skills to process, analyze, and interpret data. In these courses students will utilize math to solve problems. (Transferable courses generally have MAT or STAT prefixes)
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Any equivalent courses that meet the
General Education categorical requirements.
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B1– Social and Behavioral Sciences / Cultural
Diversity, Tradition
(3 Semester Credits Minimum)
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Social and behavioral science, cultural diversity, and tradition courses cover a broad range of humanities disciplines. Courses in this competency may cover social interactions, human behavior, cultural diversity, aesthetic awareness, art appreciation and creation, history, civic duty, and other areas in the field. (Transferable courses generally have SOC, SSC, PSY, ART, HIS, LIB, ENG, ANT, REL, POL, LNG, CRJ, or related prefixes) |
Any course that meets the General Education category and requirements. |
B2. Life and Physical
Sciences
(4 Semester Credits Minimum)
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Life and Physical Science courses cover vary disciplines within the scientific field. Courses in this field may cover any scientific discipline within life and physical sciences. (Transferable courses generally have BIO, CHEM, PHYS, ENV, NRM, or SCI prefixes) |
Any course that meets the General Education category and requirements.
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